Irvine, CA vs Winter Haven, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $56,425). Winter Haven leads in cost of living index (100 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 307,670 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+20.7 |
D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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C-
71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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